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Week 11: Play of Week Nominees

October 28, 2023 12:46 AM Jesus Reyes

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Local playoff teams set after final week of the high school football regular season

October 27, 2023 3:50 PM Jesus Reyes

The final week of high school football’s regular season was a wild one thanks to a tight playoff race. 15 local teams and only 6 clinch the postseason. Playoff Bound: Yucca ValleyRancho MirageLa QuintaDesert Hot Springs (First time since 2011)Coachella ValleyXavier Prep GAME OF THE WEEK Rancho Mirage – 21@Xavier Prep – 14F/OT Rancho Mirage

“I started liking football again”, Daniel Whelan embracing NFL and starting role

October 26, 2023 7:51 PM Bailey Arredondo

In 2016 there was a senior at Rancho Mirage High School who casually kicked a 65-yard field goal in practice. His name is Daniel Whelan, and now in 2023 he is the starting punter for the Green Bay Packers. 🐍 2016 Rancho Mirage ⏩ 2023 Green Bay 🧀Perfect timing to talk to Daniel Whelan as

Ontario Reign shutout Firebirds, 1-0, in I-10 showdown

October 25, 2023 10:40 PM Bailey Arredondo

The Coachella Valley Firebirds couldn’t find the back of the net as the Ontario Reign come to town and beat the Birds, 1-0, on Wednesday night. pic.twitter.com/HNcDVekRxx— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) October 26, 2023 CV out shot the Reign, 41-25. You can find the box score HERE. Kevin Connauton with his first of the year!#ReignTrain

Student Athlete of the Week – Sage Baricza

October 25, 2023 5:04 PM Bailey Arredondo

That is Sage Baricza front and center. The senior cheer captain for Palm Desert and a spirit enthusiast. “I’ve been cheerleading for 14 years and I got started in a sport that’s a little bit different than high school cheer. I got started in all-star cheerleading when I was four years old,” said Baricza. “My mom

Week 10: Play of the Week Nominees

October 21, 2023 12:19 AM Jesus Reyes

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Brook Sibrian “Mighty Brook” to make professional debut Oct. 28th in Ontario

October 21, 2023 5:48 PM Bailey Arredondo

It’s time. Brook Sibrian out of the Lee Espinoza Boxing Club in Coachella will make her professional debut next Saturday in Ontario. “We have been preparing for this since day one. Obviously there are tweaks that are made along the way, we have kept the same style of training. The intensity though has increased,” said

High School Football: Rancho Mirage clinch DEL title after beating LQ, playoff race intensifies

October 20, 2023 4:19 PM Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

It’s the second to final week of the regular season for high school football. Game of the Week La Quinta: 14(5-4) / DEL: 2-2@Rancho Mirage: 27(6-2) / DEL: 4-0F The undefeated Rancho Mirage Rattlers clinched their league title with their win over La Quinta. It's official! With tonight's 27 -14 win over La Quinta the

Suns beat Lakers at Acrisure Arena in NBA preseason finale

October 16, 2023 4:21 PM Jesus Reyes, City News Service

The Phoenix Suns came out on top over the Los Angeles Lakers at the “Desert Duel” in Acisture Arena. The Suns beat the Lakers 123-100 in the final game of their NBA preseason. Lakers lose 123-100 to Phoenix but check out Anthony Davis giving his jersey and warmup to fans. Takes care of Laker faithful!

Student-Athlete of the Week – Rene Romero

October 17, 2023 10:16 PM Bailey Arredondo

Week 9: Play of the Week Nominees

October 14, 2023 12:37 AM Jesus Reyes

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LQ, RM, & YV get big league wins; week 9 high school football highlights

October 13, 2023 4:48 PM Jesus Reyes, Bailey Arredondo

We’re getting to the point of the high school football season where we can separate the pretenders from the contenders. Week 9 was headlined by our Game of the Week, a big DEL match up between Xavier Prep and La Quinta. Xavier Prep: 13(5-2) / DEL: 2-1@La Quinta: 20(5-3) / DEL: 2-1F Just listen! @KESQ

Firebirds fall short in season opener, lose 3-2 to Bakersfield Condors

October 13, 2023 4:13 PM Jesus Reyes, Blake Arthur

The Coachella Valley Firebirds started off their second season with a heartbreaking loss at home after a dramatic comeback. Firebirds fall short in regular season opener, lose 3-2 to Bakersfield Condors. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 14, 2023 Not the result they wanted but it’s just one game. Firebirds fall 3-2 to Bakersfield in the

Indio girls volleyball sweeps rival CV, complete perfect DVL season

October 12, 2023 9:46 PM Blake Arthur

Indio does it. The Rajahs went 14-0 in league this year, highlighted by two victories over their rival Coachella Valley, including Thursday when they secured the perfect season. Congratulations to Indio VB @RajahsVB on their undefeated DVL season! The Rajahs beat rival Coachella Valley in 3 sets to take the DVL title. 🏐🔴🔵 Highlights &

Firebirds have unfinished business heading into second AHL season

October 11, 2023 6:38 PM Blake Arthur

The Firebirds start their second season this week. This comes after an incredible inaugural season which ended in a Game 7 overtime loss to the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Finals. There’s unfinished business for the Firebirds this season. 🔥🦅🏒🏆🗣️”We have a hunger to win and obviously our goal is to win a championship,

Xavier Prep secures back-to-back DEL titles, 69-set win streak

October 11, 2023 10:54 PM Bailey Arredondo

The Xavier Prep Saints beat La Quinta on Wednesday night to finish off a perfect, 10-0, DEL league season. Xavier Prep 🏐 DEL Champs yet again! @XCPAthletics The Saints have won 69-straight sets in DEL and went a perfect 10-0 for the second straight year. @XCPGirlsVB @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/1b4m9mpcPF— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) October 12, 2023

LA Dodgers swept by Arizona Diamondbacks in NLDS

October 11, 2023 8:58 PM Jesus Reyes

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been eliminated from the MLB Playoffs. The Dodgers’ 2023 season ended when the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of their National League Division Series with a 4-2 victory. It’s the first time the Dodgers have been swept in a postseason series since a 2006 Division Series against the New

Student Athlete of the Week – Miranda Salcedo

October 10, 2023 5:36 PM Blake Arthur

“Come on Miranda lets go, lets go!” That is Shadow Hills cross country head coach Richie DeTamble encouraging their senior powerhouse. Miranda Salcedo has waited her turn to take over the one spot for the Knights. “Miranda is one of those that doesn’t ask questions and just puts in the work. Well, when I say

Firebirds looking forward to regular season opener this Friday

October 9, 2023 7:14 PM Blake Arthur, KESQ News Team

The Coachella Valley Firebirds had two preseason games scheduled this year. Friday’s game was canceled due to the power outage and Sunday’s game was a loss. The good news is none of that really matters. What does matter is Friday’s game and the rest of the regular season. The Firebirds open their 2023-2024 campaign this

Firebirds fall in preseason opener to Henderson Silver Knights

October 8, 2023 5:45 PM Bailey Arredondo

After a power outage cancelled Friday’s game, the Firebirds finally hit the ice for the 2023-24 season. The Henderson Silver Knights beat the Birds, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon behind two first period goals. we still do not have any video, so here is a photo of Patrick Guay just before he scored 🥳(give or take)